{Denise}
I have decided to take a deep breath, step out of my comfort zone & move forward with my dread journey!
I have been so inspired by Denise, pictured above, and her beautiful locks and calming spirit {click the link above to see her wonderful blog - I am truly addicted to it}.
I have done so much research and wanted this for so long that I do not think I could talk myself out of this decision at this point. Some people do not understand this journey... but there has been an overwhelimg stream of support from my family & friends, for which I am truly grateful. This is an opportunity for me to let my personality shine rather than hide it away in my hair. It's just hair!
I am hoping to learn so much about myself and my inner beauty from this experience. I trust that this will teach me a great deal about patience, and also about the beauty in being unique. I am prepared for those mornings when I wake up, look in the mirror and clench as I see a fuzzy mess - totally untamed and with a life of it's own. I am also looking forward to those moments when I look into the mirror and embrace that I am so much more than what is shown on the outside.
I have made my list. metal comb. shampoo. locking accelerator. rubber bands. beads. I am so ready to dive into this journey. I have decided that I do not want to use wax, because I want them to be able to be whispy, free & alive on their own. I will probably leave a few stray peices in the front to add a little characted, and cannot wait to see how it all turns out. Also, any reccomendations you may have are welcome!
I am also thankful that I have a dear friend to help with the long, terrible task of backcombing for hours. Jessi, you are such an awesome friend!
Keep your blogger eyes open... I am having sugery in 2 weeks and think this will be the perfect project while I am in recovery. Pictures will be sure to follow!
xoxo thanks again for your support :)
I am excited to help you on this! How liberating! And i too LOVE Denise, her blog and her hair. Oh to be free! :-D
ReplyDeleteHi Kara. I followed your link from Denise's blog. I'm excited to hear you'll be getting dreads soon. Yay!! Another girly dreadhead! I have had dreads myself since December 2008. I've taken the hardest route possible to getting dreads - all natural, no backcombing or crochet or products. Even now I'm still waiting for the ends of each dread to start locking up. It's a fantastic and frustrating journey! I wish you well for your surgery and look forward to seeing pics of your dreads once they're finished.
ReplyDeletei am so very honored...and so crazy excited for you to join all of us dread girlies on this wild journey.
ReplyDeleteliberating indeed.
xoxo
i love denise, she is so inspiring and beautiful and nurturing, such a free spirit. her blog is a little light in my world. i am stoked you're going to take the dread journey! how rad... i can't wait to see how it looks. :)
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